The Way Back Inn

10/25/2025

💊 Mark Your Calendars!
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10 AM – 2 PM

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications — sharps accepted too!
Help keep our homes and community safe.

📍 Location: Oak Park Public Library – Main Branch
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301

📞 More info: Angela Aggen, Oak Park Township | 708-445-2727
🔗 Learn more at www.DEA.gov/takebackday

10/22/2025

Trump administration's stance on involuntary commitment for people with addiction isn't supported by evidence, an addiction medicine leader said at .

10/20/2025

Prevention works by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors ― at multiple levels.

Visit: www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month

10/16/2025

Way Back Inn has beds available for Extended Residential Care in our Village of Oak Park, Illinois and Village of Maywood homes! Call 708-345-8422 to get the conversation started.

10/14/2025

10/14/2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Snow Removal Program for seniors (65+) and residents with permanent disabilities.

This subsidized program provides snow shoveling after snowfalls of 2 inches or more. Service includes the front sidewalk, walkways leading to house entrances, and the apron/driveway approach. The cost is $35 per visit.

Applications must be submitted by November 22, 2025.

To register:
• Drop applications in the Village Commons drop boxes
• Mail or email your application to the Administration Office

For questions, please contact: administration@northriverside-il.org

10/13/2025

Do the youth in your community know that most of their peers don’t use substances?

Learn about social norms: www.hidta.org/adapt/prevention-intervention-resource-center

10/11/2025

Struggling with a loved one's addiction? You're not alone - and we're here to help. Join our Family & Psychoeducation Group. It's a free, online space designed just for you.

Every Saturday at 9AM, we dive into the impact of addiction on families, sharing insights and support that make a real difference.

Join us: waybackinn.org/home-2/our-services/family-group-and-psychoeducation/

10/10/2025

10/07/2025

When gambling and mental health intersect, it’s rarely about the money.
Clients often come in describing anxiety, sleeplessness, or stress—not gambling.
But for many, gambling becomes a way to quiet the noise, escape pressure, or manage pain.

What looks like the problem is often a survival strategy that’s stopped working.
As we recognize , let’s remember that recovery starts by understanding what’s underneath the behavior—and responding with compassion, not judgment. 💚

🧩 Learn more and access free clinical trainings at illinoisproblemgambling.org